Many households will be concerned by today’s announcement that the energy price cap is rising again. In this week’s column, Chloe Meredith, Energy Advisor, outlines the steps you can take to stay in control.
Residents at one of our retirement living schemes are feeling the benefit of more money staying in their pockets and running their homes more efficiently, after our Energy Advice team carried out tailored energy MOTs.
Aspiring young professionals and those looking to change career paths are being encouraged to take their next step with the launch of a dozen new apprenticeship opportunities.
Aspiring young professionals and those looking to change career paths are being encouraged to take their next step with the launch of a dozen new apprenticeship opportunities.
Residents at The Coppice, a ShireLiving independent living scheme in Shrewsbury, run by Housing Plus Group, have been busy crafting comfort bears for local emergency services.
Unpredictable energy bills can make it harder to stay on top of your finances, and unsurprisingly, it’s the colder months that usually deliver the biggest shocks – but that doesn’t need to be the case.
Following our recent merger, we are bringing together our services under a new Housing Plus Group brand.
With household budgets still under increasing pressure for many families, Stop Loan Sharks Week is an important reminder that there is support available for anyone struggling with money worries – and that illegal lenders are never the answer.
Over recent months, we’ve continued to strengthen the support available to customers through our Money Matters outreach work, helping people navigate the ongoing pressures of the cost of living.
In this week’s Money Matters column from Housing Plus Group, we’re looking at home contents insurance – and why it matters.
In this week’s Money Matters column, we look at the support that is out there and who can access it to ensure those eligible aren’t missing out.
We’re looking for customers to join a brand‑new Scrutiny Panel, helping to make sure our services meet the needs and expectations of the people who live in our homes.
You may have seen warnings over the past couple of days urging households to switch off the energy price cap while they still can.
A dedicated member of our grounds maintenance team is sharing her career story – and how she’s helping to break outdated gender stereotypes along the way.
Construction is underway on a new development in Shrewsbury, where 38 high-quality, affordable homes will be delivered.
In this week’s Money Matters column, we share how you can make sure you’re getting the best deal on your phone.
In this week’s Money Matters column, we look at the changes to our bills from this month and the practical ways we can all stay on top of things.
Charities and organisations from across the region have received a welcome boost following the recent closure of a reuse and household goods retailer.
A man who was choosing between keeping up with his bills or paying for food and heating has urged other people facing money worries to ask for support.
With Government support on the way for households struggling with rising heating oil costs, in this week’s Money Matters column we share where you can turn to for help in the meantime.
Residents at Springwood, a ShireLiving independent living community in Shifnal, have come together to raise an impressive donation for Severn Hospice, following a year of community fundraising in memory of a much‑loved neighbour.
With the current conflict in the Middle East impacting global gas prices, many of us will understandably be concerned about what that means for our energy bills.
In this week’s Money Matters column, Deb Morrison, Housing Plus Group’s Financial Inclusion Manager, looks at the expansion of the WaterSure discount scheme – and what you need to know around eligibility.
With the current conflict in the Middle East impacting global gas prices, many of us will understandably be concerned about what that means for our energy bills.
This week we have started speaking with many of our staff about proposed changes to the way we work.
Madison has swapped serving burgers for inspecting multi-million pound development sites.
Prices that most of us pay for gas and electricity will fall by 6.7% on average from the start of April.
Construction has begun on a new development in Telford, which will provide 15 fully wheelchair accessible homes for social rent.
Pupils from Short Wood Primary School have visited the High Street development in Wellington to help shape the design of a new green space.
Housing Plus Group is marking National Apprenticeship Week by announcing its plans to take on more apprentices in 2026.
Housing Plus Group has helped support a baby bank as it moves into its new headquarters in Shrewsbury.
Housing Plus Group is pleased to have funded 500 reusable water bottles for patients undergoing cancer treatment at the Royal Shrewsbury Hospital.
Housing Plus Group has announced the appointment of Andrew Burns as its new Group Chair.
Food banks across Shropshire, Staffordshire and Telford & Wrekin have received a substantial funding boost from Housing Plus Group.
Catherine Dass will be retiring as Group Chair, and as a Group Board member, in January 2026.
Supporting young tenants into work – Joe’s apprenticeship success story
A Telford community centre has received a welcome boost to its outdoor space, thanks to a generous donation from the construction firm behind a new housing development nearby.
Residents are starting to settle into their new homes in Wem following the completion of a development delivering four high‑quality social housing bungalows.
Housing Plus Group’s debt and energy manager Dan Bebbington shares his insight into the Chancellor’s Budget.
When Michael was referred to Homes Plus’ Employment and Money Advice service, he had found himself out of a job and unable to read or write.
The Autumn Budget is set to be unveiled on November 26, the day we’ll find out how the government plans to raise and spend money in the next financial year.
Housing Plus Group is upgrading homes across Staffordshire and Shropshire to make them warmer, greener and cheaper to run.
We are delighted to have taken handover of eight homes for affordable rent and shared ownership at Oakmere Ridge, in Ellesmere.
People on low incomes are improving their health by enjoying the great outdoors, with support from Homes Plus.
Congratulations are in order for our electrical apprentice Rohan, who took home the Apprentice of the Year Award at the 2024 Newcastle and Stafford Colleges Group (NSCG) Awards last week.
A tenant, who tampered with an electricity meter, has been jailed after breaching an injunction obtained by Homes Plus.
We’re committed to listening to our tenants and making changes to improve your experience.
As part of Volunteers’ Week, we’re saying thank you to our involved customers for helping to shape our services
This World Environment Day, we’re highlighting the energy efficient features of our new homes in Baschurch
A resident in one of our retirement living schemes has won a Mayor of Shrewsbury award for promoting and enhancing the local community.
International Nurses Day is celebrated around the world every year on May 12th, the anniversary of Florence Nightingale’s birth.
Homes Plus has named Stafford resident Stephanie, as its latest Local Hero.
A much-loved contest encouraging residents of Staffordshire villages to take pride in their local community has received another boost from our Homes Plus My Community Fund.
Homes Plus plasterer David Rossiter has been hailed a hero, after jumping into action to administer emergency first aid to a poorly baby boy.
We’re pleased to share our brand-new recruitment video.
Residents living in one of our retirement living schemes have put on their first ever performance as a choir.
The Housing Ombudsman is inviting social housing residents to apply to join its Resident Panel.
National Apprenticeship Week brings together everyone passionate about apprenticeships to celebrate the value, benefit and opportunity that they bring.
Housing Plus Group has been celebrating the completion of a new development of homes for social rent and shared ownership in a South Staffordshire village.
A customer supported by our employment and money advisor Toni Roberts, has credited her with changing his life.
